Tracking new hotspots of SARS-CoV-2 will become more important as the virus evolves and becomes…
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COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, is a global infectious disease that emerged in late 2019 and reshaped public health, science, and society. It primarily affects the respiratory system but can impact multiple organs, leading to a wide range of symptoms from mild illness to severe complications. The pandemic spurred unprecedented scientific collaboration, driving rapid advances in virology, epidemiology, and vaccine development, including mRNA technology. Research into COVID-19 continues to reveal insights into viral evolution, immune response, long COVID, and pandemic preparedness. Its legacy continues to influence healthcare systems, global health policy, and biomedical innovation worldwide.
Despite low absolute risk, Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine associated with increased risk of carditis. Markedly…
Findings shed light on factors behind Omicron’s increased transmissibility, including strong antibody evasion and binding…
People vaccinated three times or vaccinated after an earlier COVID-19 infection had comparable neutralizing antibody…
“The Conversation” Editor’s note: The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has…
New findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does…
University of Chicago Medicine study suggests high-purity CBD may help block virus from replicating. Researchers…
Research shows that children’s stronger innate immune response helps them fend off SARS-CoV-2 more effectively…
SARS-CoV-2 affects the brain through mechanisms like immune response and neuroinflammation, leading to a spectrum…
Research shows the Sinovac vaccine is insufficient against the omicron variant, with recipients requiring additional…
Lockdowns during the early pandemic saved lives, but it’s not a go-to strategy moving forward.…
NIH-Funded Research Shows Infection Can Affect Male Fertility Research involving over 2,000 couples showed no…
A study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 employs a stealthy form of transmission by moving from cell…
Researchers have developed predictive models to identify bats that may harbor betacoronaviruses. Their study uses…
Natural nano-bubbles containing ACE2 proteins in COVID-19 patient blood have been found to block various…
The BMJ’s investigation into Pfizer’s vaccine trials faced censorship on Facebook, inaccurately tagged by fact-checkers.…
A new study highlights that children affected by MIS-C, a serious condition emerging from COVID-19,…
COVID-19 has significantly affected heart health, particularly increasing myocarditis cases. Vaccination risks for myocarditis are…